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ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST - WALK-IN-CLINIC - PART-TIME/PRN

State of Franklin Healthcare Associates - Johnson City, TN3.1

State of Franklin Healthcare Associates is currently recruiting for a Part-Time/PRN, Echocardiography Technologist to work with our Walk-In-Clinic team.

State of Franklin Healthcare Associates was voted as the Best Place to Work in the 2018 Johnson City Press Reader's Choice Award.

Summary

The Echocardiography Technologist works under the direct supervision of a provider or other designated supervisor to produce images of the heart muscle and functioning by setting up ultrasound equipment, attaching electrodes to chest and equipment, operating and adjusting equipment, recording cardiac data and measurements, and assisting patients.

Compiles information and prepares reports.
Maintains records, reports and files.
Participates in educational activities.
Protects patients by adhering to safety policies and protocols.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Follows organizational policies and procedures, including State of Franklin Healthcare Associates Compliance Manual, Code of Ethics and Business Standards, HR Policies and Procedures Manual, Team Member Handbook, OSHA Manual and any other policies or procedures for the job function, department, location or clinic.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervises

N/A

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED; successful completion of an accredited program in diagnostic medical sonography.

Experience

One or more years of work experience in echocardiography and vascular technology.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid registry/certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (A.R.D.M.S.) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (R.D.C.S.); and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (C.C.I.) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (R.C.S.); BCLS Certified or willing and able to be certified within a reasonable period.

Competencies

Service: Demonstrates high standards of service to patients, physicians, team members and other departments; remains calm when faced with challenging or difficult situations; effectively resolves service issues.

Quality: Work is thorough and accurate; offers ideas and solutions to improve outcomes and enhance service; considers the situation and relevant information before taking action; effectively implements improvements.

Integrity: Acts with the highest levels of personal ethics, honesty and accountability.

Performance: Applies job specific knowledge, skills and experience to accomplish results; requires appropriate level of supervision; work is completed in a timely manner; uses sound judgement in decision-making; is reliable and dependable; utilizes time and resources responsibly; complies with policies and procedures; work area is organized, neat and clean.

Teamwork: Builds and maintains effective working relationships; recognizes strengths and contribution of others; manages and resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.

Additional Competencies for Managers/Supervisors

Leadership & Management: Sets and pursues key business objectives; monitors performance indicators to deliver results; inspires team to achieve goals; establishes realistic budget and demonstrates fiscal accountability; manages resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness; creates atmosphere of teamwork and effective communication; recognizes and effectively utilizes team member skills and abilities; team members supervised demonstrate competence, productivity and high morale.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a medical office environment involving contact with patients, physicians, staff, insurance carriers and other business partners. Occasional local travel between work sites and additional hours, including evening or weekend work, may be necessary.

Physical Requirements

Not Required

Occasional

Frequent

Continuous

Walking

X

Standing

X

Sitting

X

Lifting

up to 10 lbs

X

up to 25 lbs

X

up to 50 lbs

X

Assisted lifting

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Pulling

X

Pushing

X

Vision

X

Color Vision

X

Hearing

X

Speaking

X

Chemicals/PPE

X

Pathogens/PPE

X

Outside Work

X

State of Franklin Healthcare Associates reserves the right to alter, change or modify this job description at any time, with our without notice. The duties and responsibilities contained herein are considered representative, but not necessarily all-inclusive, of the duties and responsibilities, which may be required of a job incumbent. All other categorizations contained herein are meant to be representative of the general environment or working conditions in which the job is performed.